The Enduring Debate: Classic and Contemporary Readings in American Politics

David T. Canon is professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin -- Madison. His teaching and research interests are in American political institutions, especially Congress John J. Coleman is professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin -- Madison. His teaching and research interests are in the evolution of the American state and the relationship between changes in the political economy of the United States and its party structure Kenneth R. Mayer is professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin -- Madison. His teaching and research interests focus on American political institutions, defense policy, and campaign finance